Developing For The RIM BlackBerry Platform

If you're interested in developing custom applications for the BlackBerry devices from Research In Motion (RIM), check out this article for an overview of the RIM platform and your development options.

Bryan Morgan is a veteran software developer and writer. As the founder of the Wireless Developer Network (http://www.wirelessdevnet.com/) and a writer for WirelessWeek.com and Wireless Internet magazine, he has reported on wireless technologies since 1999.

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Introduction

Research In Motion (RIM) is a
Canadian company that has somewhat quietly produced some of the most successful
products in mobile computing. These products, known collectively as
BlackBerry devices, have been met with an enthusiastic response,
particularly among business professionals who are primarily interested in
always-available email on a small handheld device. While email is certainly the
"killer app" for RIM's targeted audience, a growing number of
developers have also built custom applications for the RIM platform. This number
is sure to grow in the coming months, as RIM has announced their support for
Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
communications capabilities in future BlackBerry devices. In this article,
I'll provide a brief look into the RIM platform and the development options
available for the software developer.